UCSD STEM Camps

New offsite camps now available!

Summer Camp registration is now open!

The Fleet Science Center’s seasonal STEM camps offer diverse and enriching experiences for young curious minds. Designed with a focus on inquiry and innovation, our STEM camps encourage campers to investigate some of the most fascinating and exciting concepts in science. Enroll today and give your camper a summer full of adventure, exploration,and fun!

To learn more about our program policies and FAQs, please click here.

For more information, contact the Education Coordinator.

OFF-SITE SUMMER CAMPS

Set your child up for success with the Fleet Science Center’s brand-new summer camp experience hosted on the University of California San Diego campus. Give your child all the fun of a Fleet summer and a glimpse of what their future in STEM could look like!

What your child will get:

Hands on STEM experience in a college setting
A fun and interactive UCSD campus tour
Direct interaction with scientists and STEM experts
Key STEM career-building skills

ON-SITE SUMMER CAMPS

June 2-August 8

Join us at the Fleet Science Center’s flagship location in the beautiful Balboa Park this summer for our exciting, innovative, and fun STEM summer camps! With dozens of STEM themes to choose from, your child can choose their own adventure

What your child will get:

Personalized STEM activities based on weekly themes
A one-of-a-kind immersive week at the Fleet Science Center building
Special access to over 100 interactive exhibits
The chance to explore Balboa Park like never before

Members Tickets

Public Tickets

Summer Camp Waitlist

Accessibility

We are committed to providing a safe and educational experience for all campers. If you are interested in enrolling or have enrolled a camper who may need accommodations, please contact the Camp Manager to discuss the specific needs of your camper and strategies that would ensure that your camper has the most engaging experience possible. We also welcome Camper Aides but require all aides who attend camp to clear a background check before camp begins.

Available Camps

Bugs, Rocks and the Wild - Jun 16-20

Grade 1 - Grade 3

Mon, Jun 16 - Fri, Jun 20 2025, 9am - 4pm

Grab your binoculars and safari hat—we are off to explore bugs, rocks and the wild! This nature camp in the great outdoors includes an optional bug-tasting activity.

Pricing:

Members: $310 | General: $370

Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3

Maker Camp

Grade 4 - Grade 6

Mon, Jun 16 - Fri, Jun 20 2025, 9am - 4pm

Join the maker movement as you build, create and experiment with a variety of materials and tools. Just bring your imagination!

Pricing:

Members: $310 | General: $370

Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6

Chemistry with a Bang

Grade 6 - Grade 8

Mon, Jun 16 - Fri, Jun 20 2025, 9am - 4pm

Explore the basics of chemistry through loud, colorful and shocking activities. Create chemical compounds, analyze acids and bases, make things glow and whip up a few “explosive” reactions.

Pricing:

Members: $310 | General: $370

Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8

Energy and Forces

Grade 1 - Grade 3

Mon, Jun 23 - Fri, Jun 27 2025, 9am - 4pm

Hands-on projects let you learn about energy and forces. Build windmills, explore solar panels, create musical instruments and experiment with circuits and electromagnets.

Pricing:

Members: $310 | General: $370

Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3

Fairy Tale Engineering

K - K

Mon, Jun 23 - Fri, Jun 27 2025, 9am - 1pm

Use your imagination and develop engineering skills as you design and build castles, vehicles, bridges or even flying contraptions. Get ready for a magical experience in planning and problem-solving. TK-Kinder camps are designed for children ages 4–5. Campers must be able to use the restroom independently.

Pricing:

Members: $140 General: $165

Magic for Muggles: Back to the Fleet

Grade 6 - Grade 8

Mon, Jun 23 - Fri, Jun 27 2025, 9am - 4pm

Welcome back to your second year of Wizarding! Unleash your imagination as you dive into Ancient Runes, Divination, and magical creature care. Plus, don’t miss the chance to compete in the Fleetster-Wizard Tournament!

Pricing:

Members: $310 | General: $370

Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8

Science, Art and Kitchen Fusion

Grade 1 - Grade 3

Mon, Jul 7 - Fri, Jul 11 2025, 9am - 4pm

Explore the exciting connections between science, art, and everyday life. Discover the science behind common household items and materials, then unleash creativity by crafting masterpieces inspired by biology, physics, math, and engineering.

Pricing:

Members: $310 | General: $370

Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3

Movie Magic

Grade 6 - Grade 8

Mon, Jul 7 - Fri, Jul 11 2025, 9am - 4pm

Look behind the scenes to see how filmmakers use science in special effects. Use the principles of sound to become a Foley artist and create practical effects with engineering, ingenuity, and biology to understand how zombies and monsters might occur.

Pricing:

Members: $310 | General: $370

Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8

Earth, Sky & Beyond

Pre-K - Pre-K

Mon, Jul 7 - Fri, Jul 11 2025, 9:15 - 11:15am

Take a trip with us! Start by looking at rocks and rock formations here on Earth. Then investigate the sky with weather instruments. Finally, venture into space to explore the solar system.

Pricing:

Members: $120 | General: $150

Adult + Child

Pre-K

Ocean and Land Habitats

K - K

Mon, Jul 7 - Fri, Jul 11 2025, 12 - 4pm

Dive into the wonders of both land and sea as we explore amazing habitats and how animals have adapted to thrive in each unique environment! From the deepest oceans to the tallest mountains, discover the wild and wacky ways creatures survive, and get hands-on with fun, interactive activities that bring these habitats to life! TK-Kinder camps are designed for children ages 4–5. Campers must be able to use the restroom independently.

Pricing:

Members $140 | General: $165

Bugs, Rocks and the Wild - Jul 14-18

Grade 1 - Grade 3

Mon, Jul 14 - Fri, Jul 18 2025, 9am - 4pm

Grab your binoculars and safari hat—we are off to explore bugs, rocks and the wild! This nature camp in the great outdoors includes an optional bug-tasting activity.

Pricing:

Members: $310 | General: $370

Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3

Astronaut Adventure: Mars Rover

Grade 4 - Grade 6

Mon, Jul 14 - Fri, Jul 18 2025, 9am - 4pm

Work with your team to design and land a rover on an uncharted planet. Compare Mars to Earth, explore the obstacles NASA experts face, and dive into the science behind building a future home beyond our world. Work with your team to design and land a rover on an uncharted planet. Compare Mars to Earth, explore the obstacles NASA experts face, and dive into the science behind building a future home beyond our world.

Pricing:

Members: $310 | General: $370

Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6

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Elementary school aged girl working on an experiment at the Fleet Science Center

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UCSD STEM Camps

Available Camps

Bugs, Rocks and the Wild - Jun 16-20

Grade 1 - Grade 3

Mon, Jun 16 - Fri, Jun 20 2025, 9am - 4pm

Maker Camp

Grade 4 - Grade 6

Mon, Jun 16 - Fri, Jun 20 2025, 9am - 4pm

Chemistry with a Bang

Grade 6 - Grade 8

Mon, Jun 16 - Fri, Jun 20 2025, 9am - 4pm

Energy and Forces

Grade 1 - Grade 3

Mon, Jun 23 - Fri, Jun 27 2025, 9am - 4pm

Fairy Tale Engineering

K - K

Mon, Jun 23 - Fri, Jun 27 2025, 9am - 1pm

Magic for Muggles: Back to the Fleet

Grade 6 - Grade 8

Mon, Jun 23 - Fri, Jun 27 2025, 9am - 4pm

Science, Art and Kitchen Fusion

Grade 1 - Grade 3

Mon, Jul 7 - Fri, Jul 11 2025, 9am - 4pm

Movie Magic

Grade 6 - Grade 8

Mon, Jul 7 - Fri, Jul 11 2025, 9am - 4pm

Earth, Sky & Beyond

Pre-K - Pre-K

Mon, Jul 7 - Fri, Jul 11 2025, 9:15 - 11:15am

Ocean and Land Habitats

K - K

Mon, Jul 7 - Fri, Jul 11 2025, 12 - 4pm

Bugs, Rocks and the Wild - Jul 14-18

Grade 1 - Grade 3

Mon, Jul 14 - Fri, Jul 18 2025, 9am - 4pm

Astronaut Adventure: Mars Rover

Grade 4 - Grade 6

Mon, Jul 14 - Fri, Jul 18 2025, 9am - 4pm

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